Author: Dr. Mark

A MISSING ITEM

ByDr. Mark July 27, 2021 0 Comments
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6 NIV) Many of our churches have held “Back-to-School Fairs,” orchestrated drive-thru events to giveaway book bags, notebooks, pens, and pencils, and other churches have made monetary contributions to ”Back-To-School” events held on a...

THEY ARE WATCHING YOU!

ByDr. Mark July 26, 2021 0 Comments
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20 NASB) Somebody is watching you!  Yes, of course God is watching you.  You know what we say, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches...

BE LIKE MIKE

ByDr. Mark July 24, 2021 0 Comments
“For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the Law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.” (Ezra 5:7:10 NASB) Oh, I know my children do not like me to mention them by name my writings.  They would rather you guess which one I am referring to when I mention them in these meditations. I used Michael’s name today, but you can think about...

THE PROPER AND PROGRESSIVE USE OF THE WORD “OH”

ByDr. Mark July 23, 2021 0 Comments
“But when he came to  his senses, he said “How many of my father’s hired laborers have more than enough bread, but I am dying here from hunger! I will set out and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired laborers.”’ So he set out and came to his...

DO YOU NEED A DOCTOR’S NOTE?

ByDr. Mark July 22, 2021 0 Comments
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) I’m sure your mind flashed back to the days where you had missed work or school and you found it necessary to go to the doctor.  The doctor or his or her nurse would ask, “Do you need a doctor’s note?”  The intent...

THE PURPOSE OF GOOD EXAMPLES

ByDr. Mark July 20, 2021 0 Comments
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. “ (I Corinthians 11:1 NIV) There are good examples and bad examples that impact human beings, from birth to all stages of adulthood. Yes, even during the formidable years of age 0 to 5 years old.  While there may be factors that influence how susceptible people are to the good examples, we must still model them; set the good...

WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR PERSPECTIVE OF TIME

ByDr. Mark July 19, 2021 0 Comments
“Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer’s just around the corner. So it is with you: When you see all these things, you’ll know he’s at the door. Don’t take this lightly. I’m not just saying this for some future generation, but for all of you. This age continues until all these things take place. Sky and...

TIMES HAVE CHANGED

ByDr. Mark July 18, 2021 0 Comments
“For I, the Lord, do not change...” (Malachi 3:6 NASB) Leaving a restaurant,  as we approached our car, I opened the door for my wife. I heard an immediate dialogue from a young couple parked beside us who was also leaving.  The female getting in the car next to us said to her male companion, “Did you see what that man did for his wife.  He got her door.”  The...

GO AND SIN NO MORE

ByDr. Mark July 17, 2021 0 Comments
“The Pharisees and the teachers of the Law of Moses brought in a woman who had been caught in bed with a man who wasn’t her husband. They made her stand in the middle of the crowd. Then they said, “Teacher, this woman was caught sleeping with a man who isn’t her husband. The Law of Moses teaches that a woman like this should be stoned to death! What do you say?” They asked Jesus this...

TRISTE O FELIZE?

ByDr. Mark July 16, 2021 0 Comments
“My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” (John 10:29 NASB) Let’s start with a little Spanish lesson.  Today’s title, “TRISTE O FELIZE,” is translated in English “SAD OR HAPPY.”  What is this meditation all about?  Hopefully, you will not see it as morbid, but meaningful; not unsettling, but...